Harold Richard Omans

Harold R. Omans, age 87, passed away February 25, 2013 at his Spring Arbor residence surrounded by his loving family. Born December 21, 1925 to Dewey and Lila Mae Omans, Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Dorothy, sons; Michael (Therese) Tash, Richard Omans, Ronald (Maureen) Omans, and one daughter Elizabeth Hendershot, seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, also surviving are siblings, Mary Ann Dowding, Karilyn McDonald and Bernard Omans, special niece Denise and her husband Butch Sheldon. Mr. Omans retired from Kent-Moore and Clark Equipment Co. as a systems analysis and computer programmer. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII and saw combat in the pacific aboard the USS Drayton, as a member of the D.A.V., he formally served as Post-Commander of William Sparks Chapter #10. Remembered for the rides he gave on his tractor "Lilia Mae", this loving and gentle man will be greatly missed by family and friends. The family would like to extend many thanks to the Allegiance Hospice staff and caregivers Suzie and Lauren, special thanks to niece Denise Sheldon for the exceptional care, wisdom and devotion she has provided our family during this time. Mr. Omans is at the Watson Funeral Chapel where services will be held Friday 11:00 am Dr. Brad Smith officiating, interment Spring Arbor Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Allegiance Hospice one Jackson Square 4th floor, Jackson, Mi 49201. Visitation Thursday 2-8 pm J. L. WATSON FUNERAL CHAPEL 2590 SPRING ARBOR ROAD LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1930 www.watson-funeral-chapels.com